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Viper Shield electronic warfare suite for F-16s enters low-rate initial production

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Viper Shield electronic warfare suite for F-16s enters low-rate initial production

18th November 2025

The L3Harris Viper Shield is seen as a key component in keeping the newest generation of F-16s up to date and providing a retrofit capability to earlier aircraft.

What capabilities has the US deployed in the Caribbean and South America to engage “drug boats”?

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What capabilities has the US deployed in the Caribbean and South America to engage “drug boats”?

7th November 2025

The US arsenal includes amphibious assault and littoral combat ships, cutters, destroyers, landing platform docks, a nuclear-powered fast attack submarine, drones, ISR aircraft, helicopters and fighters.

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Intelsat outlines how its multi-orbit SATCOM architecture is enhancing connectivity and resilience for special operations forces operating in degraded and contested environments.

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Broad demand for land and technology equipment boosts defence companies’ financial results

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Broad demand for land and technology equipment boosts defence companies’ financial results

6th February 2025

Financial reporting season for the calendar year of 2024 has continued to show substantial growth for defence companies as countries across the world, particularly those in Europe, open the chequebook.

US Navy’s next-generation sensor for Super Hornets achieves Initial Operating Capability

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US Navy’s next-generation sensor for Super Hornets achieves Initial Operating Capability

5th February 2025

The full rate production decision is scheduled for first-half 2025 and this will authorise the US Navy (USN) to fully outfit its carrier-based F/A-18E/F Super Hornet squadrons with InfraRed Search-and-Track (IRST) Block II.

USAF conducts first F-16 Block 70 flight of L3Harris’ Viper Shield

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USAF conducts first F-16 Block 70 flight of L3Harris’ Viper Shield

5th February 2025

The Viper Shield electronic warfare suite was tested by the US Air Force’s 412th Test Wing at Edwards Air Force Base, with L3Harris aiming for deliveries of the system to international customers by late 2025.

UK and US militaries advance mobile directed energy weapon systems

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UK and US militaries advance mobile directed energy weapon systems

4th February 2025

Recent tests have demonstrated how the UK and US armed forces have been scaling DEWs for mobile field-based operations.

New deals awarded for US submarine electronic warfare systems and the USS Ronald Reagan

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New deals awarded for US submarine electronic warfare systems and the USS Ronald Reagan

4th February 2025

The US Government has awarded contracts to upgrade electronic warfare systems, missile availability, and the USS Ronald Reagan for future missions.

Future of the US Army’s IVAS programme remains unknown

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Future of the US Army’s IVAS programme remains unknown

4th February 2025

Despite recently releasing an Request for Information (RfI) under the IVAS programme, it remains unclear if the US Army will recompete the initiative.

Thales adds DigitalCrew to panoramic gimbal for new generation tracking and identification

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Thales adds DigitalCrew to panoramic gimbal for new generation tracking and identification

30th January 2025

Thales Panoramic Above Armour Gimbal (PAAG) is in service as a mast mounted system on German Boxer Joint Fire Support Teams (Heavy) armoured vehicles. DigitalCrew has been designed to take full advantage of PAAG’s six sensors.

Updated US Air Force doctrine emphasises the need for multi-domain capabilities

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Updated US Air Force doctrine emphasises the need for multi-domain capabilities

28th January 2025

Modifications in the US Air Force (USAF) doctrine aim to prepare the service for tomorrow’s warfare.

L3Harris awarded manpack and handheld radio deal worth almost $300 million

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L3Harris awarded manpack and handheld radio deal worth almost $300 million

28th January 2025

The award is for L3Harris AN/PRC-158 two-channel Leader manpack radio and AN/PRC-163 Handheld multi-channel radio under the Handheld, Manpack & Small Form Fit (HMS) programme.

UK upgrades threat detection systems on its Royal Navy warships

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UK upgrades threat detection systems on its Royal Navy warships

28th January 2025

The news of the upgrade comes just a week after UK Royal Navy (RN) vessels escorted a Russian spy ship out of the English Channel.

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Israel to equip F-16I fleet with Elbit self-protection upgrade

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Israel to equip F-16I fleet with Elbit self-protection upgrade

27th January 2025

The $80-million contract for the development and installation of the Advanced Self-Protection Suite on the F-16I further boosts Israeli Air Forces’ (IAF's) fleet survivability.

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